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Published 1:55 p.m. ET March 5, 2018

With assistance from Kasper Toyota of Sandusky, Terra State Community College Power Technologies students will be able to gain firsthand experience working on Toyota vehicles. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. of Cincinnati delivered a Corolla engine and transmission to the college on Feb. 28 to better equip the program. Cory Stine, Terra State Dean of Business, Humanities and Industrial Technologies, at left, and Adam Baker look forward to seeing the equipment being used.(Photo: Submitted)

Kasper Toyota donates engine, transmission to Terra State

FREMONT - With assistance from Kasper Toyota of Sandusky, students in Terra State Community College's Power Technologies program will now be able to gain firsthand experience working on Toyota vehicles.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. of Cincinnati delivered a Corolla engine and transmission to the college on Feb 28 to better equip the program.

Cory Stine, Terra State Dean of Business, Humanities and Industrial Technologies, looks forward to seeing the equipment being used.

“This will be the first Toyota product in our labs. The new retail value of the engine and transmission is $10,000. We cannot thank Kasper Toyota and Toyota Motor Sales enough for their generosity in providing more opportunities for our automotive students,” Stine said.

Sandusky County Positive People to hold spring luncheon on March 20

FREMONT - On March 20, Sandusky County Positive People is holding its spring luncheon at Vanguard Career Center’s Café, 1306 Cedar St.

“Youth Asset Development Today”, presented by Cassandrea Tucker, is the topic.

Tucker is a social worker with Fremont City Schools who serves the student population in grades 6-8 at Fremont Middle School.

She dedicates herself to providing support to students, youth of the community and anyone she encounters by enabling them to see their value.

The Sandusky County Positive People Power Packed Luncheon, which is scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., is open to the public.

Reservations are required by March 13. The cost for the meal and speaker is $15. To make a reservation, call 419-332-1940 or email GearyJ@fnblifetime.com. Reservations can also be mailed to Sandusky County Positive People, 1409 E. State St., PMB 120, Fremont, OH 43420. Make checks payable to SCPP.

Job and Family Services honors employee with All Star Award

FREMONT - Dean Ross was selected as the recipient of the Employee Recognition All-Star Award for the 4th quarter of 2017 by the Sandusky County Department of Job and Family Services.

Ross is the child support staff attorney.

He was in private practice for six years and has been with the Sandusky County Department of Job and Family Services for nearly 11 years. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University and Capital University School of Law.

Specifically, Ross has been recommended for the award for providing extraordinary service outside his normal job duties, and displaying a consistent willingness to help others.

PC Seniors planning Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner

The dinner runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out, whichever comes first.

Tickets are available at PC Senior Center, 320 E. Third St., from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or at Mary’s Blossom Shoppe, 125 Madison St. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

For more information, call Juanita at 419-341-1080.

Job fair scheduled for Thursday in Port Clinton

PORT CLINTON - The Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce will be teaming up with Port Clinton High School, Marblehead Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Means Jobs to host a job fair on Thursday.

Chamber employers with open positions will be in attendance. Both seasonal and permanent full time positions are available. Please come dressed professionally and bring multiple copies of your resume. Be ready to meet with employers.

This free event is open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. and will take place in the Port Clinton High School Gymnasium, 821 Jefferson St.

For more information please call 419-734-5503.

ODNR plans free waterfowl identification workshop

FINDLAY - Waterfowl hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to attend a free waterfowl identification workshop on March 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area, 3451 County Road 256.

The workshop is free of charge, but preregistration is required by March 15, as space is limited. Interested individuals can register by calling Kelly Schott at 419-898-0960 ext. 21.

ODNR Division of Wildlife professionals will cover topics including the basics of waterfowl identification and waterfowl life history. Participants will also have the opportunity to use their identification skills while viewing spring migrating ducks on the wildlife area.